US Bridges

R Road (rs 905) over Downer Creek

Good

Trego County, Kansas · 4.9W of Trego Center · Structure no. 000000000980370

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R Road (rs 905) over Downer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying R Road (rs 905) over Downer Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesR Road (rs 905)
CrossesDowner Creek
Location4.9W of Trego Center
RouteCounty Highway 905
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88488, -99.98278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R Road (rs 905) over Downer Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is R Road (rs 905) over Downer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does R Road (rs 905) over Downer Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is R Road (rs 905) over Downer Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns R Road (rs 905) over Downer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.